Megalodon sharks ruled the oceans millions of years ago – new analyses of giant fossilized teeth are helping scientists unravel the mystery of their extinction

Megalodon, the world’s largest known shark species, swam the oceans long before humans existed. Its teeth are all that’s left, and they tell a story of an apex predator that vanished.

Sora Kim, Assistant Professor of Paleoecology, University of California, Merced • conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~8 min

An expert panel has recommended against taking vitamin E or beta carotene supplements for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease – here's why

Despite the popular belief that vitamin E and beta carotene supplements help prevent heart disease and cancer, the latest research suggests they do not – but the supplements do have potential risks.

Katherine Basbaum, Clinical Dietitian, University of Virginia • conversation
July 14, 2022 • ~8 min

Is intermittent fasting the diet for you? Here's what the science says

Proponents of intermittent fasting say the clock can help you win the battle of the bulge. But the science behind it is a little more complicated.

McKale Montgomery, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University • conversation
May 19, 2022 • ~9 min

Climate change: carbon labels and clever menu design can cut the impact of dining – new study

A traffic light labelling system and making sustainable dishes the default menu option boosted their popularity.

Rachel Pechey, Research Fellow in Behavioural Science, University of Oxford • conversation
May 11, 2022 • ~6 min

Offering more plant-based choices on menus can speed up diet change

In three different experiments, plant-based meal sales rose when there were more menu options.

Rachel Pechey, Research Fellow in Behavioural Science, University of Oxford • conversation
March 29, 2022 • ~7 min

Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns - and they're unsustainable too

A proposed new large-scale octopus farm in Spain is a huge risk to the welfare of this sentient and intelligent animal.

Jonathan Birch, Associate Professor of Philosophy, London School of Economics and Political Science • conversation
March 24, 2022 • ~8 min

Nordic diet health benefits go beyond weight loss

A Nordic diet, including berries, vegetables, fish, and whole grains, can be really good for your health, even if you don't lose weight.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
March 8, 2022 • ~5 min

Swap salmon for sardines to keep four million tonnes of fish in the sea

Farming shellfish instead of large, predatory fish, is also better for the planet.

David Willer, Henslow Research Fellow, Sustainable Seafood, University of Cambridge • conversation
March 1, 2022 • ~5 min

1 in 10 Americans say they don't eat meat – a growing share of the population

Plentiful meat substitutes might be making plant-based diets more popular.

Courtney Bir, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University • conversation
March 1, 2022 • ~4 min

How to swap meat for nutritious alternatives – and why it's a good thing to do

Eating more plant-based foods is great for your health, for farm animals and the environment.

Shirley Hinde, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
Feb. 22, 2022 • ~8 min

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